Leioproctus xanthosus
| Leioproctus xanthosus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Leioproctus |
| Species: | L. xanthosus |
| Binomial name | |
| Leioproctus xanthosus | |
Leioproctus xanthosus, or Leioproctus (Ceratocolletes) xanthosus, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and subfamily Colletinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described by Australian entomologist Glynn Maynard in 1993.[1][2]
Etymology
The specific epithet xanthosus (Greek: "yellow") is an anatomical reference to the facial hair of the males.[1]
Description
Female body length is about 12.5 mm, male body length 10 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black; the hair is white, golden and brown.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in eastern Australia. The type locality is 2 km west of Mount Cotton, Queensland.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Pultenaea euchila and Pultenaea spinosa.[1][2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Maynard, GV (1993). "Revision of Leioproctus (Ceratocolletes) Michener (Hymenoptera: Colletidae)". Journal of the Australian Entomological Society. 32: 313–316 [316]. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Leioproctus (Ceratocolletes) xanthosus Maynard, 1993". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-07-28.